Hull FC Wheelchair Rugby League

Hull FC Wheelchair Rugby League

The Hull FC Wheelchair Rugby League side were first established in 2013 and currently complete in the Wheelchair Rugby League Championship, with ambitions to reach the Wheelchair Super League in the coming seasons.

Coached by Mike Swainger, the side reached the final of the inaugural Challenge Trophy Final in 2019, as well as recording a record score against North Wales Crusaders, 190-10, in the same season!

The side play their home games and train at the Bonus Youth Performance Centre, with more details on training sessions available by emailing michael.swainger@hullfc.com

Wheelchair Rugby League is an inclusive sport played by anyone. The rules are the same as the running game with slight adaptations to be played in wheelchairs.

- 5 players on each side.

- Tackling: A tackle is performed by pulling a Tag off the opponent

- Play the ball: By replacing the Tag and then tapping the rugby ball on the floor and passing backwards to a team mate.

- Kicking: ‘Kicking’ is performed with a cupped fist

- Scoring a try: A try is scored by placing the ball down over the try line or if you have upper limited abilities you can tap the ball on your wheel when over the line.

- Conversions: Are used with an adapted kicking tee. indoor samba rugby goal posts are used.